A8-6500T vs Celeron N3450
A8-6500T
Celeron N3450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A8-6500T is positioned at rank 557 and the Celeron N3450 is on rank 122, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6500T | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6500T | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-6500T and Celeron N3450
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A8-6500T and Celeron N3450 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 — a 34% clock advantage for the A8-6500T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A8-6500T uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N3450 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6500T scores 1,983 against the Celeron N3450's 1,981 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-6500T.
| Feature | A8-6500T | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+91% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,983 | 1,981 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6500T uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3450 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6500T versus 2400 on the Celeron N3450 — the Celeron N3450 supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-6500T supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-6500T) vs 6 (Celeron N3450) — the A8-6500T offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-6500T) and FCBGA1296 (Celeron N3450).
| Feature | A8-6500T | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | 2400+29% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64+700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8550D (A8-6500T) and Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron N3450) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T; Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | A8-6500T | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8550D | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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